Lactation Services

If you're a new mother who's chosen breastfeeding as a way to both nourish and nurture your child, you'll receive breastfeeding assistance for yourself and medical care for your infant in a dedicated Lactation Clinic at CHoR.

Care for the family

Families may encounter challenging breastfeeding situations. Our team assesses these individual situations and makes personalized recommendations specific to each mother and baby. We provide assistance with concerns including:

Breast milk supply

Breast pumping

Breastfeeding multiples

Engorgement

Latch difficulty

Pain with breastfeeding

Preterm birth

Return to work

Sore nipples

Tongue tie

The clinic team also works closely with our OB colleagues to help mothers with:

Breastfeeding challenges following surgery

Mastitis

Plugged ducts

Yeast infections

Other maternal risk factors

Why choose CHoR for breastfeeding support?

The World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. The providers in our breastfeeding clinic are dedicated to helping women achieve this goal by offering resources and reassurance for mothers who have never breastfed or are struggling with breastfeeding.

These specialists are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and provide care in the newborn nursery as well as the breastfeeding clinic. The physician, nurse practitioners and nurses have extensive experience helping families throughout all stages of the breastfeeding process, from birth to the six-month mark and beyond.

The information on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only; it does not contain specific medical advice. If you have specific health questions or problems, consult a health care professional for personal medical advice.